Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent fluctuations in risk premiums, the impact of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, and the adjustments in the A-share market amidst external shocks and domestic economic data indicating weakening internal momentum [1] Market Review - The coal sector has shown significant performance, attributed to both the effects of anti-involution and changes in global resource pricing logic due to geopolitical tensions [2] - The A-share market has seen a divergence in sentiment, with expectations of a shift from stocks to bonds, driven by the accelerated reduction of the national balance sheet and restored risk appetite [1][2] Macroeconomic Data - Consumer retail sales in August grew by 3.4% year-on-year, indicating ongoing adjustments in the consumption market, while real estate sales remain low, contributing to weak domestic demand [5] - Foreign direct investment (FDI) in China decreased by 12.7% from January to August, although high-tech sectors continue to attract significant interest, with notable increases in investment in e-commerce and aerospace [6] - Fiscal revenue for the first eight months of 2025 grew by 0.3%, with central government revenue declining by 1.7%, highlighting the need for fiscal expansion to support economic recovery [7] AI+ Investment Trends - The transition from theme-based investment in AI to a dominant industry investment is anticipated, with ongoing adjustments in the technology sector [8] - The investment logic post-adjustment for technology stocks emphasizes prioritizing global supply chains and innovative business models [8] Technical Indicators - Various sentiment indicators such as RSI, MACD, and KDJ show mixed signals, indicating market volatility and uncertainty regarding the end of the current adjustment phase [9][10][11] - The overall conclusion suggests that while there are signs of recovery in the A-share market, a clear upward trend has not yet been established [12] Energy Sector Insights - The article posits that the future of technology is closely tied to energy resources, emphasizing the importance of sustainable energy development to support high-tech advancements [14][15] - The shift in investor focus towards energy, particularly coal, is seen as a response to changing geopolitical dynamics and the need for tangible assets in a shifting market landscape [15][16]

Group 1 - The Hang Seng Index opened down 0.32%, with the Hang Seng Tech Index falling 0.68%. Most tech stocks weakened, with Kuaishou down over 6%, Anta Sports down over 4%, and NetEase down over 1%. Zijin Mining rose over 2% [1] - The Hong Kong stock market has seen a net inflow of funds for 26 consecutive months, with a record monthly net inflow of 112.2 billion HKD in August 2025, indicating strong interest from mainland investors [3] - The average daily trading amount of southbound trading ETFs reached a new high of 3.8 billion HKD in the first half of 2025, with the number of eligible ETFs increasing from 5 to 17 [4] Group 2 - According to CITIC Securities, the Hong Kong stock market's performance stabilized in the first half of 2025, achieving positive growth in earnings, with revenue and profit growth rates of 1.9% and 4.6% respectively [5] - The technology, healthcare, and materials sectors showed high prosperity, supporting the performance of the Hong Kong stock market, while energy, utilities, and real estate sectors faced performance pressures [5] - AI remains a key theme in the Hong Kong stock market, with significant growth in AI cloud services and a shift towards self-developed chips among major AI companies [6]

Core Viewpoint - The financial sector has experienced adjustments in the past month, with brokerage and insurance sectors showing some negative excess returns, yet market activity remains at a high level, indicating a continuation of the trend for institutional and retail funds entering the market in a low interest rate environment [1] Group 1: Market Conditions - The financial sector has seen adjustments recently, particularly in the brokerage and insurance segments [1] - Market activity is still high, suggesting ongoing interest from both institutional and retail investors [1] Group 2: Investment Opportunities - There is a strategic opportunity for increasing allocation in the non-bank financial sector as a slow bull market begins [1] - The brokerage sector is characterized by high profitability and attractive valuation, indicating a favorable risk-reward profile [1] - The undervalued insurance H-shares present a compelling investment value [1]

Market Overview - The market experienced fluctuations last week, with the Shanghai Composite Index falling by 1.30%, while sectors like power equipment, electronics, and communications continued to lead in gains, contrasting with the underperforming banking, non-banking, and food and beverage sectors [1] Broker Strategies - Guotai Junan Securities believes that the recent market adjustment presents an opportunity, asserting that the Chinese stock market will not stop here. They highlight the positive implications of the recent US-China talks and the potential for capital market reforms to accelerate, suggesting that the A/H share indices may reach new highs [2] - Guojin Securities indicates that a bull market is in the making, with a focus on cyclical opportunities in manufacturing and a shift from technology-driven growth to export-oriented growth as liquidity constraints ease [2] - Zheshang Securities anticipates continued consolidation in the Shanghai Composite Index, recommending a cautious approach and suggesting adjustments in sector allocations, particularly reducing exposure to technology and media while increasing positions in real estate and infrastructure [3] - Everbright Securities expects the A-share market to maintain a volatile pattern leading up to the National Day holiday, with a focus on structural balance amid potential profit-taking [4] - China Merchants Securities notes a historical pattern of financing trends around the National Day holiday, suggesting a potential rebound in market sentiment post-holiday, with a focus on sectors like solid-state batteries and AI [5] - Industrial Securities emphasizes a rotational investment strategy to navigate market volatility, advocating for a diversified approach across multiple sectors [6][7] - CITIC Securities highlights the clarity in market trading themes following the Fed's interest rate cut, with a focus on AI and domestic demand recovery as key drivers [8] - Huaxia Securities maintains a positive long-term outlook despite short-term fluctuations, emphasizing the importance of structural support from policies aimed at stabilizing the stock market [9] - Galaxy Securities recommends four main investment themes in the construction sector during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, focusing on urban renewal and digital transformation in construction [11]

Market Overview - A-shares experienced a mixed performance last week, with the Shanghai Composite Index declining by 1.30% to close at 3820.09 points, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose by 1.14% and the ChiNext Index increased by 2.34% [2] - The market showed overall volatility in the first half of the week, but retreated towards the end as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut [2][3] Federal Reserve Impact - The Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points was in line with market expectations, leading to a temporary cooling of investor sentiment and risk appetite [3][4] - Despite short-term fluctuations, the long-term outlook remains positive for A-shares, with expectations of a stronger RMB and improved market risk appetite [3][4] Calendar Effects - Historical data indicates that A-shares typically exhibit a calendar effect around the National Day holiday, with a tendency for the market to perform poorly before the holiday and rebound afterward [5][6] - Over the past decade, indices such as the Shanghai Composite and CSI 300 have shown over 60% probability of rising in the week following the National Day holiday [5] Sector Performance - Certain sectors, particularly technology-related industries such as computers, communications, and electronics, have a higher probability of rising in the five trading days following the holiday [6] - Financial sectors, including banks and non-bank financials, are also expected to perform well in the weeks following the holiday [6] Investment Strategy - The fourth quarter is anticipated to see a shift in investment styles, with a potential rotation from previously high-performing sectors to more defensive ones [7] - Investors are encouraged to focus on sectors driven by economic recovery and industry trends, such as AI, innovative pharmaceuticals, new energy, and consumer sectors [7]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The non-bank financial sector is expected to benefit from a strategic allocation opportunity as the market remains active, with a trend of institutional and retail funds entering the market under a low interest rate environment [5] - The brokerage sector is experiencing high profitability and favorable valuation, indicating a high probability of success and returns [5] - The report highlights the potential for further expansion in the growth rate of brokerage firms' Q3 reports, driven by increased trading activity and margin financing [6] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The non-bank financial sector has shown a positive trend, with the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index reflecting a steady increase [2] Brokerage Sector Insights - Daily average stock fund transaction volume reached 2.99 trillion, up 8% month-on-month, with a cumulative daily average of 1.90 trillion for 2025, representing a 108% year-on-year increase [6] - Margin financing balance increased to 2.39 trillion, a 30% growth since the beginning of the year, accounting for 2.54% of the A-share market capitalization [6] - The report anticipates further improvement in investment banking, derivatives, and public fund businesses, with leading brokerages' return on equity (ROE) expected to expand [6] Insurance Sector Insights - China Ping An has increased its stake in China Pacific Insurance H shares, indicating strong investment strategies in high-dividend assets [7] - The insurance sector is expected to see improvements in ROE due to stable long-term interest rates and reduced liability costs, enhancing the attractiveness of H shares [7] Recommended and Beneficiary Stocks - Recommended stocks include Huatai Securities, Guosen Securities, Oriental Securities H, GF Securities, and China Pacific Insurance [8] - Beneficiary stocks include Tonghuashun, Jiufang Zhitu Holdings, and Xinhua Insurance [8]

Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai Stock Exchange will review the initial public offering (IPO) of Moore Threads on September 26, aiming to raise 8 billion yuan [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Moore Threads plans to list on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board and seeks to raise 8 billion yuan through its IPO [1] - The company has direct and indirect stakes in various sectors, including electronics, computers, and communications [1] - Directly invested companies include Heertai (002402) and Yingqu Technology (002925), while indirectly invested companies include Honglida, Chuling Information (300250), and Changfei Fiber (601869) [1] Group 2: Market Performance - As of September 19, the average annual increase for the directly or indirectly invested companies is nearly 35%, with Changfei Fiber and Heertai exceeding 100% [1] - Financing data shows that as of September 18, these companies have seen an overall increase of nearly 30% in financing from investors this year [1] - Six companies, including Changfei Fiber, Heertai, and Ruifeng New Materials (300910), have received over 30% increase in financing from investors [1] Group 3: Investment Backers - In addition to A-share companies, notable investors in Moore Threads include Tencent, Lenovo, Sequoia Capital, and Houshu Capital [1]

Group 1: Market Insights from 2014-2015 Bull Market - The market style during the bull market from 2014 to 2015 showed a pattern of "rapid rise - retreat and bottoming," with the market crowding degree reaching a low of around 20% in early July 2025 and peaking at 30% in early September 2025 [1][10] - In the first phase of the 2014-2015 bull market, financial and stable styles led the gains, but during the consolidation phase, they significantly underperformed, while growth styles gradually took the lead [1][15] - The first phase saw non-bank financials, banks, construction decoration, steel, and real estate sectors leading the gains, but all fell to the lower ranks during the adjustment phase [2][18] Group 2: Current Economic Data - In August 2025, key economic indicators showed a marginal decline, with industrial value added growing by 5.2% year-on-year, below the expected 5.75% [3][27] - Social consumption in August increased by 3.4% year-on-year, also lower than the expected 3.82%, indicating a slowdown in consumer spending [3][36] - Fixed asset investment growth was only 0.5% in August, down from 1.6% in July, reflecting a continued decline in investment activity [3][43] Group 3: Industry Performance - In the current consolidation phase, industries such as communication, electronics, and power equipment have maintained strong performance, while the non-ferrous metals sector has seen a decline [2][23] - The coal sector has improved significantly, rising from 28th to 9th place in terms of performance during the adjustment phase, indicating a recovery in previously lagging industries [2][23] - The top-performing industries during the current phase include communication, electronics, and power equipment, with communication showing a gain of over 40% [2][23]

Core Conclusions - The report indicates that after a peak in turnover rate during a bull market, there is often a period of sideways consolidation, with fast bull markets experiencing shorter consolidation periods and slow bull markets experiencing longer ones [2][3][9] - It is noted that after consolidation in a bull market, there is a high probability of a change in market style, particularly between large-cap and small-cap stocks, although the transition between growth and value styles does not follow a clear pattern [2][3][8] Market Style Changes During Bull Markets - In the slow bull market period from July to October 2020, the market style shifted from small-cap growth to large-cap growth after a consolidation phase lasting three and a half months. Strong sectors before the consolidation included food and beverage and electric equipment, while electronics and computers weakened afterward [3][11] - Historical examples from the fast bull market of 2005-2007 show that prior to the consolidation periods in June-August 2006, January-February 2007, and June-July 2007, the market styles were small-cap growth, large-cap value, and small-cap value respectively, transitioning to large-cap growth, small-cap value, and large-cap value after the consolidations [3][14][15][16] Current Market Assessment - The report suggests that the current market is likely in the mid-stage of a bull market, with expectations of continued upward movement in the fourth quarter following a narrow consolidation in September. The market is becoming less sensitive to current earnings, and structural profit-making effects have been observed for nearly a year [17][18] - The report highlights that the recent increase in turnover rates and concentrated trading in certain sectors may lead to adjustments, but it does not foresee significant negative impacts, maintaining a bullish outlook for the market [18][21] Sector Allocation Recommendations - The report recommends reallocating within the financial sector from banks to non-bank financials, as the latter is expected to show increased performance elasticity in the context of a rising bull market [22][23] - It also suggests focusing on sectors such as electric equipment, non-ferrous metals, and chemicals, with an emphasis on the potential for cyclical stocks to perform well in the coming months due to expected policy support for demand stabilization [22][23]

Report Investment Rating - No investment rating information is provided in the given content Core Viewpoints - Technology remains the main driving force, with the recent volatility of high - flying technology blue - chips increasing significantly, and sectors such as solid - state batteries and energy storage taking over to gain strength. There is still room for the revaluation of Chinese assets, but its sustainability requires the support of macro - policies. It is recommended to enter the futures index market on pullbacks [3] - It is advisable to focus on allocating to technology - growth sectors with earnings certainty, such as semiconductors and AI computing power, and also pay attention to the rotation allocation value of low - valuation defensive sectors like finance, securities, and consumption [6] Summary by Directory Market Performance - This week, domestic stock indices were mainly volatile, with the ChiNext and STAR Market indices remaining strong. The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 1.30%, the Shenzhen Component Index rose by 1.14%, the ChiNext Index rose by 2.34%, and the STAR 50 Index rose by 1.84%. In terms of global indices, the Nasdaq rose by 2.22%, the S&P 500 rose by 1.22%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 5.09% [15][19] - Among the Shenwan first - tier industries, sectors such as coal, power equipment, and electronics rose significantly, while sectors such as banks, non - ferrous metals, and non - bank finance led the decline [19] Liquidity - In August, the growth rate of social financing declined, and the "scissors gap" between M1 and M2 narrowed. The difference in August was 2.8 percentage points, indicating an increase in the activation of funds. The policies to stabilize the market effectively boosted market confidence, which is beneficial for the short - term economic activity [17][18] - As of September 19, 2025, the capital interest rate (DR007) remained at a low level, and the net MLF investment in July was 40 billion yuan. The yield of the 10 - year Treasury bond was around 1.7%. The total social financing in August increased less year - on - year, with the new social financing in August at 2.57 trillion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 483 billion yuan. The year - on - year growth rate of the social financing stock dropped to 8.8%, 0.2 percentage points lower than at the end of last month [20] Trading Data and Sentiment - The number of new accounts opened in January was 1.57 million, in February was 2.88 million, in March was 3.06 million, in April dropped to 1.92 million, in May continued to drop to 1.555 million, in June slightly rose to 1.6464 million, in July was 1.9636 million, and in August was 2.6503 million [28] - The average daily trading volume of the two markets (MA5) rebounded above 2.5 trillion yuan, and the liquidity supported the index. The single - day trading volume within the week exceeded 3 trillion yuan, and the divergence intensified [28] Index Valuation - As of September 19, 2025, the latest PE of the Shanghai Composite Index was 16.36, with a percentile of 81.41; the latest PE of the SSE 50 was 22.10, with a percentile of 84.90. Among the major stock indices, the valuation percentiles of the CSI 1000, CSI 500, and SSE 204.5 were close to 50% [37] Index Industry Weights (as of 2025/6/30) - For the SSE 50, the weights of the banking, non - bank finance, and food and beverage sectors were relatively high, at 21.34%, 15.48%, and 13.88% respectively. The electronics industry became the fourth - largest weighted industry [46][47] - For the CSI 300, the weights were relatively dispersed. The top three weighted industries were banking, non - bank finance, and electronics [46][47] - For the CSI 500, the top three weighted industries were electronics, pharmaceutical biology, and non - bank finance [47][51] - For the CSI 1000, the top three weighted industries were electronics, pharmaceutical biology, and computer [47][51] Other Overseas and Domestic Policy Tracking - The United States is about to enter another interest - rate cut cycle, with a 25 - basis - point cut in September. According to CME data, as of September 18, the probability of another interest - rate cut by the Fed in October is nearly 80%, and there are still two expected cuts within the year [52] - In 2025, the government work report and the Two Sessions in March set the economic growth target at 5%, the CPI increase at around 2%. A moderately loose monetary policy was implemented, with timely reserve - requirement ratio cuts and interest - rate cuts to ensure sufficient bond liquidity. A more proactive fiscal policy was implemented, with a planned deficit ratio of around 4% and the issuance of ultra - long - term special treasury bonds worth 1.3 trillion yuan [53] - At the State Council Information Office press conference on May 7, 2025, the reserve - requirement ratio was cut by 0.5 percentage points, the policy interest rate was lowered by 0.1 percentage points from 1.56% to 1.4%, and the provident - fund interest rate was lowered by 0.25 percentage points. A 500 - billion - yuan re - loan for service consumption and elderly care was established, and support was provided for Central Huijin to play the role of a "stabilization fund" [53]